Montrose

American

[mon-trohz] / mɒnˈtroʊz /

noun

James Graham, Marquis of, 1612–50, Scottish supporter of Charles I.

Montrose British

/ mɒnˈtrəʊz /

noun

James Graham, 1st Marquess and 5th Earl of Montrose. 1612–50, Scottish general, noted for his victories in Scotland for Charles I in the Civil War. He was later captured and hanged

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The human and animal prints were discovered by dog walkers Jenny Snedden and Ivor Campbell in ancient clay deposits at Lunan Bay beach near Montrose.

From BBC

One couple in Montrose were out walking their dog on 24 January when they spotted crows attacking something in the distance.

From BBC

When it comes to improved teams, the girls’ basketball team at St. Monica Academy in Montrose has had a big turnaround under first-year coach Vic Karapetian.

From Los Angeles Times

Football matches were also called off in Dundee and Montrose earlier due to water-logged pitches.

From BBC

Technically in Glendale, Montrose-Verdugo City sits just south of La-Crescenta Montrose, the scenic community set beneath the Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times

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